Avocados are a tropical fruit native to Central America and parts of Mexico and South America.
Avocados have been cultivated in these regions since 8,000 B.C.

The scientific name is Persea americana which is in the flowering plant family called Lauraceae

Avocado comes from the Aztec, Nahuatl dialect, word ahucatl meaning 'testicle'
in reference to the shape of the fruit.
Guacamole comes from ahuacatl-molli meaning 'avocado sauce'.

Avocados were known by the Aztecs as "the fertility fruit".

There are more than 500 varieties of avocados grown worldwide

The rich and creamy avocado has been called the "chocolate" of fruits.

The Avocado is also known as aguacate (Spanish), butter pear or alligator pear in reference
to the rough, leather-like appearance of some cultivars.

The pit, seed, leaves, bark can be toxic to some animals, particularly birds, and also to some people.

The avocado is a climacteric fruit (the banana is another), which means that it matures
on the tree but ripens off the tree.
Once picked, avocados ripen in a few days at room temperature.
Avocados will ripen faster if stored with other
fruits such as bananas, because of the influence of ethylene gas.

Tips on Eating Avocados

Avocados should be quite soft before eating.
A ripe avocado will yield to a gentle pressure when held in the palm of the hand and squeezed.

A firm avocado will ripen in a paper bag or in a fruit basket at room temperature
within a few days. As the fruit ripens, the skin will turn darker.

Avocados should not be refrigerated until they are ripe. Once ripe, they can be kept refrigerated for up to a week.

Squeeze or wipe on some lemon or lime juice on the exposed flesh surfaces of the avocado to prevent
discoloration due to oxidation by air.
If you have no lemon or lime juice, use vinegar or some other mild acid.
Covering the avocado with plastic wrap will also help prevent discoloration.

If the avocado has dark sunken spots, cracks, or mold, it would be best not to eat it
unless starvation is a concern.

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Jack Slevkoff's Free Enterprises Welcomes you to...

Providing 'pit less' avocados called "avocaditos"

Pronounced: AV-uh-kah-DEE-toh

Vary in size from 2 to 3 inches long by ½" to 1" diameter wide They weigh in at about 1 to 3 ounces each depending on size.
There are about 20 to 25 Cocktail Avocados to a pound.
Normally available from October 25 to January 15Limited supply. Please send email to verify availablilty.

COCKTAIL AVOCADOSAn exotic hard to find fruit

Usually sent in a box via Priority Mail

Quantity

Price

S&H

Total

1/4 lb. box

$6.00

$6.50

$12.50

1/2 lb. box

$10.00

$9.50

$19.50

1 lb. box

$18.00

$9.50

$27.50

2 lb. Box

$30.00

$11.50

$41.50

5 lb. box

$70.00

$16.50

$86.50

8 lb. box

$96.00

$19.95

$115.95

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There is no pit or seed to remove.

Peeling is not necessary.
These avacaditos have very thin edible skin.
The color of the edible skin will vary from purple
to black and may be part green.

The meat looks like rich pasty butter.

The creamy taste of these avocaditos is delicious.

Can be used as follows:

Added to cocktails or various drinks

As appetizers

As a salad topping

Added to salsa

Added to a creamy tofu-based dressing

Add as a topping to corn relish

Lebanese non-alcoholic avocado dish

Sliced into rounds as a garnish

As a dessert

Made into or added to guacamole

Spread on bread or toast instead of butter

In-place of mayonnaise when making a sandwich.

As a light dinner in front of the TV

They can be cut up, sliced, diced, or eaten whole.
Use your imagination as to the choices available.

My favorite, is to slice the unpeeled avocaditos into thin
rounds and place on the side of your favorite dish or accent
any food preparation such as a designer salad.
The slices are about ¾" diameter and 1/8" or more thick.
These will certainly get someone's attention.

Most people do not know that 'avocaditos' exist.
Therefore, these avocaditos will create great conversation
and lighten up any get-together, party, or Special occasion.

Organically grown
even though not certified.
No pesticides or chemicals used.

Subject to availability
We reserve the right to refuse
any request or order.

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Avocados have unsaturated fats, which are known to be important for normal growth
and development of the central nervous system and brain.

Avocados have Phytonutrients which may help prevent many chronic diseases.

Avocados act as a “nutrient booster” by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients,
such as alpha- and beta-carotene as well as lutein, in foods that are eaten with the fruit.

The avocado is virtually the only fruit that has monounsaturated fat which are fatty acids such
as oleic acid. Oleic acid is known to significantly protect against breast cancer and prostate cancer.
Mono unsaturated fats help lower the bad LDL cholesterol and raise the healthy HDL cholesterol.
Saturated fats and trans fats are the bad fats.
Most avocados contain approximately 15% fat, most of which is mono unsaturated fat.